September 27, 2018

Ideas for Your Next Traverse City Fall + Winter Race Getaway

Thinking about heading to Traverse City this fall or early winter for a race weekend getaway? Coryn Briggs, a northern […]

September 30, 2016

Episode #63: Farmland 5K Run and Free For All Bike in Traverse City

This year marks the 5th anniversary of the Farmland 5K Run and Free For All Bike event held each December […]

October 29, 2015

Episode #12: Get Race Ready for Your Next 5K

5K races have become the most popular road racing distance for beginner and recreational runners. In this episode, Coach Lisa […]

October 13, 2015

Coach Lisa’s 5K Training Plan

With so many 5Ks held throughout the state year-round, and because this race distance is such a popular one for […]

January 19, 2015

Why we run (and why we stick with it): how one couple keeps each other motivated

I love hearing the “why” behind a person’s decision to start running, and even more interesting is learning what exactly keeps each of us doing […]

December 3, 2013

Dear December: Let’s Do This

There’s something about this time of year that leaves me yearning for a thick, engrossing book, a soft blanket and […]

November 26, 2012

Race Preview (and giveaway!): Farmland 5K

Of all the things to like about this weekend’s inaugural Farmland 5K European Style XC Challenge–it’s an impressive list, by […]

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